Senior Advanced Software Engineer, Network/Gameplay (Remote)
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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Warner Bros. Games San Diego is creating the next generation of high quality, cross-platform games that bring iconic and beloved characters to life. Join our growing team of talented game makers and be a foundational part of a dynamic new studio as we strive to make an impact on the future of AAA free-to-play games.
Your New Role...
WB Games San Diego is seeking a Senior Advanced Gameplay Software Engineer that specializes in Networking to join our growing team of talented industry veterans.
The ideal candidate is hard-working, hands-on, self-motivated, process-driven, and customer-oriented. This individual has a passion for developing software applications using a variety of technologies.
This person will work closely with the project engineering, art, and design leads to develop high-quality game features for AAA games for next generation platforms. They must demonstrate high competency for gameplay and feature development and a true passion for game development.
This position can be based in the Carlsbad CA studio or another US based location.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Responsible for developing new high-performant gameplay networking architecture
- Profiling & optimization of current networking bandwidth/usage
- Perform peer code reviews and champion a high standard of code excellence
- Collaborate with the design team to design and build gameplay systems
- Build on the culture of inclusivity and growth through coaching, career management, and mentorship of associate and staff engineers
- Ability to self-manage when given prioritized goals and objectives
- Ability to identify multiple solutions and determine the most effective course of action
- Work closely with production to manage development schedules, bug tracking, studio initiatives, and overall team health and morale
- Actively share knowledge within the area of expertise across all disciplines
- Assess new market trends, features, technologies, and emerging techniques to stay competitive
Qualifications & Experience...
- Minimum 7+ years of industry experience working as a software engineer
- 3+ years of Unreal Engine 4 or above experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent work experience
- Experience in creating optimal performant gameplay networking solutions
- Expert level of Unreal Engine Networking (Replication, RPCs, Network Authority, etc.)
- Strong C++ Language skills (Templates, OO Design, Exception Handling, Multi-Threading, etc.)
- Advanced Mathematics Knowledge (Linear Algebra, Vector/Matrix Math, Quaternions, Kinematics, etc.)
- Some Understanding of engine performance, scalability, and maintainability
- Exceptional understanding of all game development disciplines and their inputs into the content pipeline
- Strong problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
- Clear, concise, and transparent communicator - both written and verbal
- Be a self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to self-manage when given prioritized goals and objectives
- Seek out opportunities to improve technically and professionally
- A passion for video games
- Experience in Unreal Engine Blueprints design and usage preferred
How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
The Legal Bits...
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $140,000.00 - $260,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [email protected].